Group tours available upon request. Contact 617-773-0062 or visitorsprogram@ufpc.org

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History & Visitor Program

First gathered in 1636 as a branch of First Church in Boston, this congregation was established in 1639. This magnificent building was completed in 1828 and is the fourth meeting house of the Church.

The United First Parish Church building, considered the finest existing Greek Revival church in New England, is a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by noted architect Alexander Parris, who also designed Quincy Market in Boston.

United First Parish Church, once known as The Church of the Presidents, and Old Stone Temple, has a rich history in both the social and religious community.

"Whether separate or together I am sensible that every year has been productive of many blessings, and that I have great cause for thankfulness." - Abigail Adams, written to John Adams

Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony 2016

Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring the Life of John Adams

2016 marked the 50th
anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s creation of a new Presidential
Wreath-laying tradition.

According to this tradition, each year Presidential wreaths are placed at
the final resting place of all past (deceased) Presidents on the anniversary of
their birth.

As the final resting place of
both Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, United First Parish Church (Church of the Presidents) has been the
care-taker of this annual presidential commemoration in Quincy for the
last 49 years.